Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Watford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support learning and specialist SEN provision. The role operates under the direction of the Class Teacher and the SEN Coordinator on a fixed term contract.

You will provide learning activities for pupils, differentiate tasks, and report on progress, with responsibilities across classroom and supportive settings. The post emphasizes collaboration with families and other staff, with duties including

Qualifications

• Knowledge of providing learning activities under teacher direction.
• Ability to differentiate and adapt learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Ability to assess, record and report pupil progress under supervision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover supervision of classes.
• Create and adapt learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Assess and report pupil progress to the teacher.
• Monitor pupil responses and escalate issues as needed.
• Plan specialist activities with the teacher and write records.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and personal development.

Skills

Specialist SEN support

Differentiated learning

Pupils' social development support

Job description

Woolmer Hill School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support learning and specialist SEN provision. The role operates under the direction of the Class Teacher and the SEN Coordinator on a fixed term contract.

You will provide learning activities for pupils, differentiate tasks, and report on progress, with responsibilities across classroom and supportive settings. The post emphasizes collaboration with families and other staff, with duties including